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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.77, 1,264.92 and 557.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.77, 1,264.92 and 557.86 is: 769.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.77 : 1,264.92 = 557.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.77/1,264.92 = 557.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.77x = 1,264.92 × 557.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.77x = 705,648.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,648.27/916.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.71

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